At a very young age, Helio Gracie learned traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu techniques
from his older brother, Carlos. In the late 1920s, he began to modify these techniques
to accommodate his frail physique with the objective of developing a system that
would enable him to defend himself against larger opponents. After years of refinement,
he proved his art's effectiveness by routinely defeating larger and stronger
opponents, some of whom outweighed him by as much as 100 pounds. As a result, Helio's
techniques quickly became the new expression of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil and set the
stage for a worldwide revolution in martial arts.

Although Gracie or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the most effective martial art on the planet,
it is a relatively young martial art. Realizing that the key to global dissemination
of pure Gracie Jiu-Jitsu was the development of a formalized curriculum, the Gracie
Academy dedicated several years to organizing all the techniques in the most logical
sequence based on their complexity and usefulness in combat. Furthermore, we conduct
all group classes with the utmost concern for safety, and we demand that all students
treat each other respectfully regardless of skill level, gender, race, nationality,
or creed. At the Gracie Academy we don't teach people how to fight. We give people
confidence so they don't need to fight.

Gracie Combatives is the official beginner program of the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy. In this program, students learn the 36 most important techniques in a fun, safe, and cooperative training environment.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a way of life. The principles of discipline, patience, efficiency, and control are the keys to success on and off the mat. Whether your a dedicated practitioner of the art or just a fan of the Gracie way, the casual wear, training gear, and accessories in the Gracie Store will remind you to keep it real at all times. With all Gracie Store purchases, your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you're not 100% happy with your purchase, simply send it back and we'll replace it or refund your money (as long as you promise not to choke us out!). Select a category below to begin browsing, and then feel free to order online or give us a call at 1-877-472-2430 (Monday - Friday, 10am to 6pm PST) and we will gladly assist you over the phone. If you have a question about the status of your order feel free to shoot us an e-mail at
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New Sub Series T-shirt now available!

On the sixth Submission Series t-shirt, we pay tribute one of the most devastating submissions in the jiu-jitsu arsenal, the Guillotine Choke. The Guillotine was always one of Grand Master Helio's favorite techniques because of the fact that it could be used to choke an aggressive opponent from a standing position. Even though the Guillotine Choke is introduced to all beginner Gracie Jiu-jitsu students in Lesson 23 of the Gracie Combatives program, it remains one of the most commonly used techniques in high level MMA competition around the world.

One of the most spectacular Guillotine Chokes in recent history was Renzo's "Flying Arm-in Guillotine" finish of Pat Militech, as featured in this great segment on "60 Minutes." Click below to watch.

When you purchase the SS 6/10 t-shirt, you are given instant access to a top secret video entitled "Five Favorite Guillotines." In this detailed instructional video, Ryron and Rener teach you their five favorite advanced Guillotine Choke variations. The video includes Ryron's Flying Guillotine and Rolling Guillotine. Rener breaks down the Arm-in Guillotine and the 3/4 Guard Guillotine. They also review some critical details and modified grips for the Gracie Combatives standing Guillotine Choke for use when an aggressive person tries to tackle you to the ground - this video alone is worth the price of the t-shirt! Once you purchase the SS 6/10 t-shirt, you'll get an instant email receipt for your purchase, and at the bottom of that receipt you'll receive special instructions on how to get instant access to your secret online instructional video.

Available in sizes Small through XXXL. Click here to order your SS 6/10 t-shirt today.